CIVICS Act of 2025
Civics and Constitution Education in Schools
The CIVICS Act of 2025 is currently being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The committee recently held hearings to discuss the bill, showing that it is still actively moving through the early stages of the lawmaking process. There are no further actions scheduled at this time.
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Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill changes how the government funds history and civics classes in elementary and high schools. It requires these programs to include active, hands-on activities for both students and teachers rather than just reading from textbooks.
- Schools receiving this federal support would have to teach specific lessons on the history and principles of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The goal is to make sure students understand how their government works and what their rights are as citizens.
- The plan focuses on making these lessons work for all students, especially those in underserved communities. It also requires the programs to show they are actually improving student achievement and can be expanded to more schools across the country.
Milestones
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
CIVICS Act of 2025
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